Safety Coordinator

heidelbergmaterials; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a hands-on Safety Professional to support field and plant operations across our construction materials facilities in Washington. You will drive a proactive safety culture through inspections, coaching, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes strong communication, problem solving, and field-ready safety solutions, with regular travel between sites in a dynamic industrial setting.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of safety experience in construction materials or heavy industrial environments.
• Ability to travel between sites.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day safety activities, ensuring consistent application of safety standards.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and observations to identify hazards and reduce risks.
• Provide coaching and guidance to employees and supervisors on safe work practices and procedures.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, documentation, and corrective actions.
• Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, training sessions, and ongoing safety communications.
• Track and analyze leading and lagging indicators, support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Safety leadership

Hazard identification

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Training & coaching

Communication

Field operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety-related field

Tools

JHA/JSA knowledge

Job description

Line of Business: Service & Support

Pay Range: $104,220.00 - $138,953.32

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

Position Summary

We're seeking a hands‑on Safety Professional to support field and plant operations across our construction materials facilities. This role partners closely with leaders and frontline teams to drive a proactive safety culture, reduce risk through inspections and coaching, and ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who builds trust, solves problems pragmatically, and is energized by time spent in active industrial environments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support day-to-day safety activities, ensuring consistent application of company safety standards.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and observations to identify hazards and reduce risks.
• Provide coaching and guidance to employees and supervisors on safe work practices and procedures.
• Assist with incident response, investigations (root cause analysis), documentation, and follow-up corrective actions.
• Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, training sessions, and ongoing safety communications.
• Track and analyze leading and lagging indicators, support continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Ability to build trust, communicate clearly, and work collaboratively with teams at all levels.
• Strong awareness of safety principles, regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA/MSHA/provincial), and risk reduction strategies.
• Skill in identifying hazards, solving problems, and recommending practical, field-ready solutions.
• Capability to support incident investigations, documentation, and corrective action follow up.
• Commitment to fostering a proactive safety culture through coaching and engagement.
• 2-5 years of safety experience in construction materials, heavy industrial, aggregates, cement, concrete, mining, or related environments (or equivalent combination of education/experience).
• Working knowledge of job hazard analysis (JHA/JSA), lockout/tagout, mobile equipment safety, confined space, working at heights, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHST or OHST a plus.
• Experience delivering training and facilitating safety meetings.
• Familiarity with cement, aggregates, or ready-mix operations.

Work Environment

This role works in both office and field settings, including active industrial or construction environments. The position requires regular travel between sites, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs/ladders, and use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave, and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled